Crime Rate in Rawmarsh East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Rawmarsh East

The total recorded crimes in Rawmarsh East, Rotherham, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Rawmarsh East crime rate of 5.99 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Rawmarsh East, encompassing approximately 15,351 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
Rawmarsh East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 15
  • North Street with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Rawmarsh East?

To understand the safety of Rawmarsh East, we need to analyze Rawmarsh East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Rotherham:

    • In 2024, Rawmarsh East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Rotherham average, with 1092 crimes compared to 1294.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Rawmarsh East witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

    • In 2023, Rawmarsh East had fewer crimes than the Rotherham average, with 1,150 crimes compared to 1,199. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Rawmarsh East witnessed more crimes than 16 out of 24 other areas in the Rotherham.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Rotherham, Rawmarsh East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Rawmarsh East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Rawmarsh East has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 5.99 ranking 13th out of 24 in the Rotherham, UK

In 2024, the total Rawmarsh East crimes were 1,092. The crime rate of Rawmarsh East in 2024 was 71.13 (year) or 5.93 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Rotherham.

In 2023, the total crimes in Rawmarsh East were around 1,150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 74.91 (year) or 6.24 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Rotherham.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Rawmarsh East)CrimesRank (Rawmarsh East)CrimesRank (Rawmarsh East)
Boston Castle377 14,827 13,979 1
Rotherham East277 22,674 22,439 2
Rotherham West195 32,285 32,182 3
Rawmarsh West103 101,528 61,594 4
Dinnington158 41,598 41,408 6
Dalton & Thrybergh124 81,555 51,503 5
Wath131 51,460 71,376 7
Thurcroft & Wickersley South126 61,012 141,040 13
Keppel125 71,281 91,120 11
Maltby East98 111,212 101,282 8
Greasbrough104 91,283 81,120 10
Hoober81 151,158 111,087 12
Aughton & Swallownest96 12921 16838 16
Swinton Rockingham76 161,021 13944 15
Wales52 23956 15979 14
Brinsworth84 14789 18791 18
Hellaby & Maltby West58 22687 22803 17
Sitwell68 18844 17654 21
Anston & Woodsetts70 17772 20660 20
Wickersley North66 19783 19765 19
Rother Vale65 20744 21616 22
Kilnhurst & Swinton East62 21610 25552 23
Bramley & Ravenfield51 24630 23550 24
Aston & Todwick49 25621 24545 25

Rawmarsh East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (32 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (34 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (18 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 39 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 20244
September 20242
August 20248

A total of 401 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202536
May 202544
April 202532
March 202534
February 202523
January 202540
December 202433
November 202428
October 202434
September 202428
August 202439

A total of 97 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 202510
April 202510
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20249
October 20248
September 20243
August 202414

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20258
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20249
October 20243
September 20248
August 20245

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20254
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 202412
August 20243

A total of 59 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.36 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20256
February 20252
January 20252
December 202410
October 202418
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20255
December 20242
October 20243
August 20242

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20255
May 202511
April 20255
March 20255
February 20252
January 20254
December 20243
November 20245
October 20245
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 115 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202511
April 202512
March 202511
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 202411
October 20247
September 20249
August 20249

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

High Crime Locations Rawmarsh East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Rawmarsh East postcode area is presented below.

1. Shopping Area (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting10
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. North Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson4
Anti-social behaviour2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Shoplifting2
4. Pottery Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
5. Roundwood Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Hawley Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
7. Goosebutt Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
8. Durham Way (Map)
Total3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Greasbrough Lane (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Nicolas Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1

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